Nanoprobe Development Engineer

Overview

Veeco is a leading provider of Metrology and Process Equipment solutions used by manufacturers in the data storage, semiconductor and compound semiconductor/wireless industries. These industries help create a wide range of information age technology and products, such as personal computers and network servers, as well as newer technologies such as television set-top boxes, personal digital assistants and other consumer products. Our products are also critical enabling instruments used in the advancement of scientific research and nanotechnology. Veeco's Metrology tools are used to measure at the nanoscale and our Process Equipment tools help create nanoscale devices. Veeco partners with our global customers to deliver the enabling technology, experience and support they need to succeed.

Requirements

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must be comfortable working in a Class 100 cleanroom. Knowledge of safe handling procedures for liquid chemicals and compressed gases is a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The applicant should have a strong background in silicon MEMS design and microfabrication techniques, preferably with a large background in Nanofabrication. Extensive understanding and hands-on experience with micromachining processes with a broad range of experience in CMOS-like technology is required. Successful candidates will have ample relevant experience in photolithography, wet and dry etching, DRIE, focused ion beam milling, thin-film deposition, thermal processes, metrology, etc. The candidate must also have experience in using MEMS design tools such as Matlab, AutoCAD, L-Edit, Coventor, etc. Knowledge of planning and executing DOE and utilizing SPC methods is also a plus. Demonstrated experience of transferring a MEMS or Semiconductor product from research to successful manufacturing is a greatly desired. Applicants with knowledge of operating AFMs are preferred. The applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should possess an MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or in a related field, with 5 years of hands-on micro- or nanofabrication experience.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Nanoprobe Development Engineer is a seasoned, experienced engineer responsible for development of new AFM probes using a full understanding of industry practices. The engineer will have a diverse scope and work as an active interface between the AFM system manufacturing and probe manufacturing teams, resolving a wide range of issues in imaginative and practical ways to solve problems that are important to Veeco. The engineer will participate in team-based research and development, interacting with other probe development and manufacturing engineers, AFM scientists and engineers, marketing and customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The engineer’s primary role will be to develop highly specialized AFM probes and transfer them to production by developing technology, providing necessary training and documentation to the production team.

Application

To be considered, please submit your resume to [email protected]. Please reference Job # 2008-505 on the subject heading.